CCCU Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

The CCCU recognizes that there are many questions regarding the Trump administration’s funding announcement today. The Department of Education has clarified that Pell Grants, loans and work study funding will continue. The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities continues to work with the Department of Education to access timely updates and current information as it becomes available. According to Department spokesperson Madi Biedermann: “The funding pause directed by the January 27, 2025 OMB memorandum only applies to discretionary grants at the Department of Education. These will be reviewed by Department leadership for alignment with Trump Administration priorities. The temporary pause does not impact Title I, IDEA, or other formula grants, nor does it apply to Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans under Title IV, HEA. The Department is working with OMB to identify other programs that are not covered by the memo.”

1/28/2025 5:36 PM ET UPDATE: Judge Loren AliKhan issued an administrative stay until Monday, February 3.

All media inquiries should be directed to Dr. Amanda Staggenborg, vice president of communications, at astaggenborg@cccu.org.